Startup Evanston is a venue for building connections between individuals interested in building, developing, and funding high-growth companies in the Evanston area.   We seek to foster and further the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit in this city which Business Week named "one of the top-50 best small cities in the U.S. for start-up businesses." Meetings of the group will provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs, technologists, developers, and investors to develop relationships and explore …

The Evanston Writers Group is an eclectic mix of writers, ranging from beginners to long time professionals, and reflect all ages, genders and backgrounds. We have members who publish literary fiction, creative non-fiction, children's literature, romance, hard-boiled crime, memoir, travel, poetry, humor and assorted forms of the unclassifiable. Because we are fearless and a little nuts, we open our minds to anyone and any thing. We'll bend and stretch ourselves like soft licorice to dig your s …

The Evanston Parents Meetup is for, you guessed it, parents in Evanston with kids from birth - 18 years of age. Some events will be free for everyone, some will have sliding-scale fees, and others will have set fees.  Some events will be for you on your own, for you with your kids, even some just for the kids!  You should join this group if you are interested in meeting other parents and spending time with your children learning new things and being active.

Anyone willing to give a thoughtful, honest, yet respectful, critique is welcome. All topics, genres and forms are welcome (Ex. chapter of a novel, short story, play, screenplay, poem, article, essay, etc.). Those concerned with poverty, and / or human and animal rights and welfare, and similar issues (i.e. social justice), are especially encouraged. The works critiqued, in this group (both Chicago and Evanston), are generally by dedicated, serious writers, though all writers are welcome. T …

El Grupo de Conversación Evanston fue creado para darnos una oportunidad de charlar en español (sea su idioma nativo o no) y establecer amistades con nuestros vecinos compartiendo el interés común de la lengua y cultura hispana.

We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at Cafe Mozart, 600 Davis St., downtown Evanston (near the Davis Street Metra and El stops). We are registered BookCrossers who bring books to give away, but you don't need to bring books with you. Join us!

A warm, welcoming group for Evanston (and nearby) families with little ones from newborn to age three. Families in our group organize play dates, outings, family events and more. We offer regular activities to get out in the neighborhood with your little ones. It's a great, informal way to make new friends and engage in child-friendly activities. All activities are organized and hosted by our parent-members. All parents welcome - single parents, same sex parents, and grandparents too! Please fee …

Ladies and Gentlemen, This meetup exists to allow people in and around Evanston a venue for getting out of the house and meeting new people and sometimes to do some interesting things. We love to match diverse life experience with great conversation and a cocktail or too. Generally once people meetup us, they go away having had a good time. Our motto is have fun and don't be evil. Terry

Knitting is good for the mind and body, and is better enjoyed in a group! Join us if you're a beginner working on your first project or a master knitter finishing your zillionth item.

Entrepreneurial moms meet and network with each other. Anyone who owns a business, wants to own one, is working on a creative venture, or wants to be around other business women in the Evanston/North Shore areas and surrounding suburbs can be a part of this Meetup. You do not have to be a business owner yet. This Exchange is about networking, helping each other through trials and tribulations, questions, problems, educating, and empowering each other. We will invite special speakers and some of …

Hey Evanston Social Game Players! Come to a Friendly Games Meetup to play old favorites with new friends. All games and skill levels are welcome. Bring your favorite board games, card games, word games, etc. You can teach us or we can learn that new game together. You can also just hang out and socialize with a fun group of people.

Join us for Thai massage, yoga, meditation, partner yoga, kirtan, music, food and wine. We welcome beginners and experts to meet, learn and have fun. Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage (http://www.thaibodywork.com) is one of the largest Thai massage-focused schools in North America. We have a beautiful studio space in Evanston, IL and host events each month, including Thai massage intros, yoga and meditation classes, and more.

Maybe you have always wanted to have your own business. Maybe you have it now, by choice or by design. Either way, you may be daunted by all of your responsibilities, from finding clients to managing a website to setting and keeping your goals. In this series of workshops (see below for topics), we will give you an overview of s specific technique for success, and we will use that technique, on the spot, so that you actually get a result, and feel comfortable using it going forward. We look forw …

Meet other Single Parents and their children to have opportunities for friendship and emotional support. Most events will be with children and some will be adults only. Whether you're in transition or have already embraced your identity as a single parent, this is the place for you and your children to socialize with other families in situations similar to your own. Single Moms AND Single Dads welcome! We have warm, wonderful, friendly members from all over the Chicagoland area and north subu …

Meet other local bridge players in your area to play social bridge, make friends and learn from each other. Okay, okay, we have the emphasis more on social, but we have some great and generous bridge players as well as rank beginners. It's an easy group to be with.

Aging or Compromised Pet? Support yourself and fellow pet lovers on the 2nd and 4th WED of the month at:                     Creative Coworking, 922 Davis, Evanston, IL PURPLE line EL or DAVIS METRA Visit us in Chicago Loop - Every 2nd and 4th TUES of the month at: 180 N Michigan Ave Suite 2404, Chicago IL (between Lake and Randolph). RANDOLPH or LAKE EL _______________________________________ Join Dr. Michelle Downey Psy.D. and other animal lovers in a supportive, facilitated dialogue to supp …